In partnership with other agencies in Connecticut, AARP CT has organized a series of free events for individuals in Connecticut. The upcoming virtual events listed below share practical resources, fun activities, and a way to connect participants together. All virtual events below are free, please register below!
For all other events, view our Events Calendar.
August 19, 2020 @ 1PM
AARP CT Webinar Wednesday: AARP Fraud Watch Network: Con Artist Playbook: Join us to learn about the psychology behind ID theft, fraud and scams through the testimony of actual scammers. Participants will walk away armed with tips and tools for keeping themselves and their families safe. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/FWNWWAugust19.
August 24, 2020 @ 12PM
AARP CT Presents: Mondays at Mystic Seaport: Behind-the-Scenes: Explore behind the scenes at Mystic Seaport Museum to experience the museum’s collection of rare vessels that are not on public view. Then Christopher Gasiorek, Vice President of Watercraft Preservation & Programs at the museum, will answer your questions during a live Q&A event. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/MysticMonAug24.
August 24, 2020 @ 1PM
Caregiver Roadshow for CT Families: Offers a journey through the experiences of family caregivers – the backbone of our health care system. Learn tips and tools on supporting the caregiver, the care recipient and choices to live safely and independently at home. Learn specific tools for navigating and connecting with available services, gain an understanding of care options and costs, and stay informed on the legislative issues impacting seniors and family caregivers. Hosted by Wethersfield Social & Youth Services. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/CaregiverAug24Wethersfield.
August 26, 2020 @ 7PM
AARP CT Webinar Wednesday: Caregiver Roadshow for CT Families: Take a journey through the experiences of family caregivers – the backbone of our health care system. Learn about how to support the caregiver and care recipient, as well as choices to live safely and independently at home. Learn specific tools for navigating and connecting with available services, and gain an understanding of care options and costs. Stay informed about legislative issues impacting family caregivers. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/Aug26CaregiverWebWed.
August 28, 2020 @ 10AM
AARP Fraud Watch Network’s: Fraud Fighting Fourth Fridays – Powered by AARP CT & CEJC: AARP CT & the Coalition for Elder Justice in CT have joined together to offer conversations the 4 th Friday of every month on how elder justice advocates are working on your behalf to protect individuals and their families from becoming victims of financial exploitation and other forms of elder abuse. This session welcomes Kathleen Titsworth for the CT Department of Banking and Catherine Blinder form the CT Department of Consumer Protection offering an interactive conversation to test your knowledge, learn new tips and tools on prevention and how you can learn more about their agency’s goals to work on your behalf. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/4thFridayAug28.
September 2, 2020 @ 1 – 2:30 PM and September 9, 2020 @ 7 – 8:30 PM
LinkedIn for Experienced Workers and Encore Career Seekers: Register to participate in this 90-minute session to learn best practices to create and manage a personal profile page, reflecting the experience gained in previous careers. Learn about networking, improve career opportunities, and self-branding.
Registration for 9/2/2020: https://aarp.cvent.com/LinkedSept2WW
Registration for 9/9/2020: https://aarp.cvent.com/LinkedSept9WW
September 16, 2020 @ 1PM
AARP CT Webinar Wednesday: “Gen Silent”: Join us for a screening of the documentary “Gen Silent” to hear the stories of LGBT older adults in Greater Boston dealing with the challenges and hopes of growing older. Since 2010, this landmark movie has inspired a world-wide movement of LGBT & aging advocates to create safe and welcoming community experiences for older adults and caregivers. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/GenSilentSept.
September 23, 2020 @ 7PM
AARP CT Webinar Wednesday: Caregiving & Multigenerational Living Options in the Age of Coronavirus Pandemic: Ira Yellen, creator of The Aging in Place Essential Toolkit™, Jenny Smith, owner of Acuity Public Relations, LLC, & Alan Hanbury, President of House of Hanbury Builders, Inc., and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist will present an interactive program highlighting trends in multigenerational living, designing for aging in place, and caregiver considerations when planning for the future. Topics covered: Multigenerational planning; Guidance on selecting a Certified Aging in Place remodeler and Making the home safe and secure. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/CareLivingSept23WW.
September 28, 2020 @ 12PM
AARP CT Presents: Mondays at Mystic Seaport: The Gerda 111 Story: Mystic Seaport Museum volunteer and researcher Howard Veisz shares the extraordinary story of Gerda III, a wooden boat built in 1926 to re-supply offshore lighthouses along the Danish coast. During the Nazi occupation of Denmark in World War II, she took on another cargo: clandestine groups of Jewish refugees that she transported to freedom. The session will conclude with a live Q&A with Howard and museum staff. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/MysticMonSept28.
September 30, 2020 @ 1PM
AARP CT Webinar Wednesday: The Emotional Lives of Persons with Dementia and Their Care Partners: This conversation offers participants with the latest science of how emotions influence health for persons with dementia and their care partners. Joan K. Monin, PhD, Associate Professor at Yale School of Public Health, will discuss effective ways in which care partners can manage their negative emotions and increase positive emotions with benefits for quality of life. Register at https://aarp.cvent.com/Sept30MoninWW.
Learn more
For more information, to go: www.aarp.org/ct for a variety of offerings. To request a free AARP CT conversation in your community contact Erica Michalowski at [email protected] or (860) 548-3163.
